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THE TIMES OF INDIA | JUN 18, 2021, 19:38:55 IST
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Coronavirus live updates: Citizens let down their guard, leading to second wave, says Harsh Vardhan
However, with the arrival of vaccines early this year and things returning to normal, people gradually invited laxity in their adherence to the simple code of Covid appropriate behaviour. While the virus mutated and evolved, we let our guard down. All this compounded in the spike in cases, snowballing into the second wave," Vardhan was quoted as saying in the statement."
- UNION HEALTH MINISTER HARSH VARDHAN
Coronavirus mutated and citizens let down guard, leading to second wave: Harsh Vardhan
The government worked round the clock to stop Covid-19 last year. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, we were immensely successful in decreasing the active caseload to a minimum, said Vardhan.
Delta COVID variant becoming globally dominant, says WHO official
The World Health Organization's chief scientist said on Friday that the Delta variant of COVID-19, first identified in India, is becoming the globally dominant variant of the disease. "The Delta variant is well on its way to becoming the dominant variant globally because of its increased transmissability," WHO's Soumya Swaminathan told a news conference.
Austria to donate million Covid vaccine doses to Balkan states, reports AFP
Austria will donate one million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to western Balkan countries, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said Friday. In April, Austria and Slovenia promised thousands of coronavirus vaccine doses to the Czech Republic after coming under fire from Brussels for refusing to help EU partners in greater need of jabs.
Zydus Cadila likely to seek emergency authorisation for ZyCoV-D Covid-19 vaccine in 7-8 days
Pharmaceutical major Zydus Cadila has told the Centre that it could apply for emergency use authorisation (EUA) for ZyCoV-D vaccine in the next seven-eight days. "Zydus Cadila has told the government that it could apply for emergency use authorisation for ZyCoV-D vaccine in the next seven-eight days," a government source said.
Health ministry on whether third wave will impact children more severely
Assam government cancels High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary (HS) examinations, says State Education Minister Ranoj Pegu
Decision on further relaxing Covid restrictions in Karnataka on Saturday: CM Yediyurappa
A decision on further relaxing lockdown restrictions in the state after June 21 when the current curbs come to an end, will be taken on Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said. "The situation is improving. There is also a possibility of a third wave in the future, but despite that we will have to give some relaxations. We will discuss it at a meeting tomorrow evening, and take a decision," Yediyurappa told reporters on Friday.
There will be no lockdown or closure on Sunday. Night curfew will be from 10:30 pm to 5:00 am. Sukhna Lake will remain closed except from 5:00 am to 9:00 am and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday: Chandigarh Administration
WHO-AIIMS survey shows seropositivity in persons below and above 18 years of age is almost equal. In persons above 18, the seropositivity rate is 67% & 59% in persons below 18. In urban areas, it is 78% in persons below 18 & 79% in above 18: Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog
In rural areas, the seropositivity rate is 56% in persons below 18 years of age & 63% in persons above 18. The information show that the children were infected but it was very mild. Only isolated cases of infection may occur in children (during 3rd wave of COVID): Dr VK Paul
Not right to rush back to malls: Dr V K Paul
Data from previous sero surveys shows children too affected by Covid but cases have been mild: Dr V K Paul
Studies show that chances of hospitalization are 75-80% less in vaccinated individuals. The possibility of such individuals needing oxygen support is around 8% and the risk of ICU admission is only 6% in vaccinated persons: Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog
Consistent increase in recovery rate observed since 3rd May when it was 81.8% to 96% as on date: Govt
We've been witnessing an increase in the recovery rate since May 3, which now stands at 96%. We are seeing a downward trend in active cases. Between June 11-June 17, the overall positivity rate less than 5% in 513 districts"
- LUV AGGARWAL, JOINT SECRETARY, HEALTH MINISTRY
Almost 85% decline in cases since the highest reported peak in daily new cases, say government
Continuous decrease in cases since India reported a peak on May 7: Health ministry
Health ministry briefs media on Covid situation in country
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